Modern construction case studies : emerging innovation in building techniques / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhauser, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Disciplina | 729.1 |
Soggetto topico |
Facades - Design and construction
Exterior walls - Design and construction |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 3-0356-0880-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Galaxy Soho -- 2. Evolution Tower -- 3. Hotel -- 4. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre -- 5. Burjuman Tower -- 6. Burj Alshaya -- 7. Dance & Music Centre -- 8. K. Çamlica TV Tower -- 9. Meixihu IC&A Centre -- 10. Federation Square -- 11. New Port Centre -- 12. City Museum Istanbul -- 13. Burjuman Apartments -- 14. KAFD Metro -- 15. Grand Théatre -- 16. The Avenues -- 17. Stone Towers -- 18. Holland Park School -- References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910149603503321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhauser, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction case studies : emerging innovation in building techniques / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhauser, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Disciplina | 729.1 |
Soggetto topico |
Facades - Design and construction
Exterior walls - Design and construction |
ISBN | 3-0356-0880-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Galaxy Soho -- 2. Evolution Tower -- 3. Hotel -- 4. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre -- 5. Burjuman Tower -- 6. Burj Alshaya -- 7. Dance & Music Centre -- 8. K. Çamlica TV Tower -- 9. Meixihu IC&A Centre -- 10. Federation Square -- 11. New Port Centre -- 12. City Museum Istanbul -- 13. Burjuman Apartments -- 14. KAFD Metro -- 15. Grand Théatre -- 16. The Avenues -- 17. Stone Towers -- 18. Holland Park School -- References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910796691903321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhauser, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction case studies : emerging innovation in building techniques / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhauser, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Disciplina | 729.1 |
Soggetto topico |
Facades - Design and construction
Exterior walls - Design and construction |
ISBN | 3-0356-0880-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Galaxy Soho -- 2. Evolution Tower -- 3. Hotel -- 4. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre -- 5. Burjuman Tower -- 6. Burj Alshaya -- 7. Dance & Music Centre -- 8. K. Çamlica TV Tower -- 9. Meixihu IC&A Centre -- 10. Federation Square -- 11. New Port Centre -- 12. City Museum Istanbul -- 13. Burjuman Apartments -- 14. KAFD Metro -- 15. Grand Théatre -- 16. The Avenues -- 17. Stone Towers -- 18. Holland Park School -- References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910821130703321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhauser, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction envelopes / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Vienna : , : Ambra|V, , [2014] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (524 p.) |
Disciplina | 690.1 |
Collana | Modern Construction Series |
Soggetto topico |
Facades - Design and construction
Walls - Design and construction Roofs - Design and construction |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 3-99043-604-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 METAL WALLS -- 2 GLASS WALLS -- 3 CONCRETE WALLS -- 4 MASONRY WALLS -- 5 PLASTIC WALLS -- 6 TIMBER WALLS -- 7 METAL ROOFS -- 8 GLASS ROOFS -- 9 CONCRETE ROOFS -- 10 TIMBER ROOFS -- 11 PLASTIC ROOFS -- 12 FABRIC ROOFS -- REFERENCES |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463816903321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Vienna : , : Ambra|V, , [2014] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction envelopes / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Vienna : , : Ambra|V, , [2014] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (524 p.) |
Disciplina | 690.1 |
Collana | Modern Construction Series |
Soggetto topico |
Facades - Design and construction
Walls - Design and construction Roofs - Design and construction |
ISBN | 3-99043-604-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 METAL WALLS -- 2 GLASS WALLS -- 3 CONCRETE WALLS -- 4 MASONRY WALLS -- 5 PLASTIC WALLS -- 6 TIMBER WALLS -- 7 METAL ROOFS -- 8 GLASS ROOFS -- 9 CONCRETE ROOFS -- 10 TIMBER ROOFS -- 11 PLASTIC ROOFS -- 12 FABRIC ROOFS -- REFERENCES |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787605703321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Vienna : , : Ambra|V, , [2014] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction envelopes / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Second edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Vienna : , : Ambra|V, , [2014] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (524 p.) |
Disciplina | 690.1 |
Collana | Modern Construction Series |
Soggetto topico |
Facades - Design and construction
Walls - Design and construction Roofs - Design and construction |
ISBN | 3-99043-604-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 METAL WALLS -- 2 GLASS WALLS -- 3 CONCRETE WALLS -- 4 MASONRY WALLS -- 5 PLASTIC WALLS -- 6 TIMBER WALLS -- 7 METAL ROOFS -- 8 GLASS ROOFS -- 9 CONCRETE ROOFS -- 10 TIMBER ROOFS -- 11 PLASTIC ROOFS -- 12 FABRIC ROOFS -- REFERENCES |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825193903321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Vienna : , : Ambra|V, , [2014] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction handbook / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Fourth edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhäuser, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (505 p.) |
Disciplina | 690 |
Soggetto topico |
Building
Architecture Building - Design and construction |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 3-0356-0771-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Modern Construction Handbook -- Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Introduction to fourth edition -- Structure and envelope -- Parametric design -- 1. Materials -- Steel -- Aluminium -- Copper, zinc, lead -- Stone -- Glass -- Concrete -- Fibre reinforced concrete -- Ceramics -- Timber -- Polymers -- Material testing -- 2. Walls -- Trends in facade design -- Generic wall types -- Metal -- Glass systems -- Concrete -- Masonry -- Fibre reinforced polymers -- Timber -- 3. Roofs -- Trends in roof design -- Metal roofs -- Glass roofs -- Concrete roofs -- Timber roofs -- Fibre reinforced polymer roofs -- Fabric systems -- 4. Structure -- Material systems for structures -- Elements of structures -- Braced frames -- Portal frames -- Loadbearing boxes -- Trusses -- Arches and shells -- Space grids -- Floor structures -- Stairs -- 5. Environment -- Environmental studies for envelopes -- Analysis for design -- Low energy material systems -- Active design -- Support services -- Performance testing of facade material systems -- Performance testing of roof material systems -- 6. Applications -- 1 Working with industry: manufacturers and fabricators -- 2 Triangular panels for twisted facades -- 3 Twisted panels with flat glass for curved facades -- 4 Solar shading louvres -- 5 Double-skin facades -- 6 Precast concrete panels for facades of complex geometry -- 7 Exoskeleton facades of complex geometry -- 8 Diagrid structures -- 9 Hybrid systems forming facades of complex geometry -- 10 Opaque cladding interface with full-height glazing -- 11 Complex curved glazed roofs -- 12 Large-scale glazed facades -- 13 Panelisation of complex building surface geometry -- 14 Opaque rainscreen cladding -- 15 Full-height glazing with GRP-clad structural frame -- 16 GRC cladding interfaces -- 17 Full-height entrance glazing -- 18 GRP louvres on stick glazing system -- 19 GRC cladding -- 20 Windows in GRC cladding -- 21 Windows and unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 22 Unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 23 Complex glazed roofs with supporting steel structure -- 24 Glazed roofs with complex geometry -- 25 Louvres and stick glazing -- 7. References -- Glossary of terms -- Authorship -- Photo credits -- Index -- Backmatter |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910465824203321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhäuser, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction handbook / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Fourth edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhäuser, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (505 p.) |
Disciplina | 690 |
Soggetto topico |
Building
Architecture Building - Design and construction |
ISBN | 3-0356-0771-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Modern Construction Handbook -- Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Introduction to fourth edition -- Structure and envelope -- Parametric design -- 1. Materials -- Steel -- Aluminium -- Copper, zinc, lead -- Stone -- Glass -- Concrete -- Fibre reinforced concrete -- Ceramics -- Timber -- Polymers -- Material testing -- 2. Walls -- Trends in facade design -- Generic wall types -- Metal -- Glass systems -- Concrete -- Masonry -- Fibre reinforced polymers -- Timber -- 3. Roofs -- Trends in roof design -- Metal roofs -- Glass roofs -- Concrete roofs -- Timber roofs -- Fibre reinforced polymer roofs -- Fabric systems -- 4. Structure -- Material systems for structures -- Elements of structures -- Braced frames -- Portal frames -- Loadbearing boxes -- Trusses -- Arches and shells -- Space grids -- Floor structures -- Stairs -- 5. Environment -- Environmental studies for envelopes -- Analysis for design -- Low energy material systems -- Active design -- Support services -- Performance testing of facade material systems -- Performance testing of roof material systems -- 6. Applications -- 1 Working with industry: manufacturers and fabricators -- 2 Triangular panels for twisted facades -- 3 Twisted panels with flat glass for curved facades -- 4 Solar shading louvres -- 5 Double-skin facades -- 6 Precast concrete panels for facades of complex geometry -- 7 Exoskeleton facades of complex geometry -- 8 Diagrid structures -- 9 Hybrid systems forming facades of complex geometry -- 10 Opaque cladding interface with full-height glazing -- 11 Complex curved glazed roofs -- 12 Large-scale glazed facades -- 13 Panelisation of complex building surface geometry -- 14 Opaque rainscreen cladding -- 15 Full-height glazing with GRP-clad structural frame -- 16 GRC cladding interfaces -- 17 Full-height entrance glazing -- 18 GRP louvres on stick glazing system -- 19 GRC cladding -- 20 Windows in GRC cladding -- 21 Windows and unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 22 Unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 23 Complex glazed roofs with supporting steel structure -- 24 Glazed roofs with complex geometry -- 25 Louvres and stick glazing -- 7. References -- Glossary of terms -- Authorship -- Photo credits -- Index -- Backmatter |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798485603321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhäuser, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction handbook / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Fourth edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhäuser, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (505 p.) |
Disciplina | 690 |
Soggetto topico |
Building
Architecture Building - Design and construction |
ISBN | 3-0356-0771-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Modern Construction Handbook -- Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Introduction to fourth edition -- Structure and envelope -- Parametric design -- 1. Materials -- Steel -- Aluminium -- Copper, zinc, lead -- Stone -- Glass -- Concrete -- Fibre reinforced concrete -- Ceramics -- Timber -- Polymers -- Material testing -- 2. Walls -- Trends in facade design -- Generic wall types -- Metal -- Glass systems -- Concrete -- Masonry -- Fibre reinforced polymers -- Timber -- 3. Roofs -- Trends in roof design -- Metal roofs -- Glass roofs -- Concrete roofs -- Timber roofs -- Fibre reinforced polymer roofs -- Fabric systems -- 4. Structure -- Material systems for structures -- Elements of structures -- Braced frames -- Portal frames -- Loadbearing boxes -- Trusses -- Arches and shells -- Space grids -- Floor structures -- Stairs -- 5. Environment -- Environmental studies for envelopes -- Analysis for design -- Low energy material systems -- Active design -- Support services -- Performance testing of facade material systems -- Performance testing of roof material systems -- 6. Applications -- 1 Working with industry: manufacturers and fabricators -- 2 Triangular panels for twisted facades -- 3 Twisted panels with flat glass for curved facades -- 4 Solar shading louvres -- 5 Double-skin facades -- 6 Precast concrete panels for facades of complex geometry -- 7 Exoskeleton facades of complex geometry -- 8 Diagrid structures -- 9 Hybrid systems forming facades of complex geometry -- 10 Opaque cladding interface with full-height glazing -- 11 Complex curved glazed roofs -- 12 Large-scale glazed facades -- 13 Panelisation of complex building surface geometry -- 14 Opaque rainscreen cladding -- 15 Full-height glazing with GRP-clad structural frame -- 16 GRC cladding interfaces -- 17 Full-height entrance glazing -- 18 GRP louvres on stick glazing system -- 19 GRC cladding -- 20 Windows in GRC cladding -- 21 Windows and unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 22 Unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 23 Complex glazed roofs with supporting steel structure -- 24 Glazed roofs with complex geometry -- 25 Louvres and stick glazing -- 7. References -- Glossary of terms -- Authorship -- Photo credits -- Index -- Backmatter |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825290703321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Basel, Switzerland : , : Birkhäuser, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern construction handbook / / Andrew Watts |
Autore | Watts Andrew |
Edizione | [Third edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Vienna : , : Ambra V, , [2013] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (504 p.) |
Disciplina | 504 |
Collana | Modern Construction Series |
Soggetto topico | Building |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 3-99043-455-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- Introduction -- Introduction to third edition -- Structure and envelope -- Parametric design -- Materials -- Tectonics in metal -- Steel -- Copper, zinc and lead -- Tectonics in glass -- Glass -- Tectonics in concrete -- Concrete -- Tectonics in masonry -- Masonry -- Concrete block -- Stone -- Brick -- Tectonics in plastics -- Plastics and composites -- Tectonics in timber -- Timber -- Fabrics and membranes -- Materials for interior finishes -- Performance testing of facade material systems -- Performance testing of roof material systems -- Walls -- Trends in facade design -- Generic wall types -- Metal -- Glass systems -- Concrete -- Masonry loadbearing walls -- Masonry cavity walls -- Masonry cladding -- Masonry rainscreens -- Plastic -- Timber -- Roofs -- Trends in roof design -- Metal roofs -- Glass roofs -- Concrete -- Timber roofs -- Plastic roofs -- Fabric systems -- Structure -- Material systems for structures -- Elements of structures -- Braced frames -- Portal frames -- Loadbearing boxes -- Trusses -- Arches and shells -- Space grids -- Floor structures -- Stairs -- ENVIRONMENT -- Environmental studies for envelopes -- Analysis for design -- Low energy material systems -- Active design -- Support services -- APPLICATIONS -- 1 Working with industry -- 2 Triangular panels for twisted facades -- 3 Twisted panels with flat glass for curved facades -- 4 Solar Shading Louvres -- 5 Double-skin facades -- 6 Precast concrete panels for facades of complex geometry -- 7 Exoskeleton facades of complex geometry -- 8 Diagrid Structure -- 9 Hybrid systems forming facades of complex geometry -- 10 Opaque cladding interface with full-height glazing -- 11 Complex curved glazed roofs -- 12 Large-scale glazed facades -- 13 Panelisation of complex building surface geometry -- 14 Opaque rainscreen cladding -- 15 Full-height glazing with GRP-clad structural frame -- 16 GRC cladding interfaces -- 17 Full-height entrance glazing -- 18 GRP louvres on stick glazing system -- 19 GRC cladding -- 20 Windows in GRC cladding -- 21 Windows and unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 22 Unitised glazing with GRC cladding -- 23 Complex glazed roofs with supporting steel structure -- 24 Glazed roofs with complex geometry -- 25 Louvres and stick glazing -- 26 Tiled cladding -- 27 Rainscreens -- REFERENCES -- Glossary of terms -- Authorship & photo credits -- Photo credits -- Index -- Backmatter |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463857603321 |
Watts Andrew | ||
Vienna : , : Ambra V, , [2013] | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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